How To Search For Images And Videos Using Bing Voice
How to Search for Images and Videos Using Bing Voice
Microsoft has significantly enhanced the search capabilities of its Bing AI search and chat experience, particularly with the integration of voice search and visual search features. Here’s a detailed guide on how to utilize these advanced features to search for images and videos using Bing voice.
Voice Search in Bing
To start using voice search in Bing, you need to access the Bing mobile app or the Microsoft Edge mobile app on your iOS or Android device. This feature is part of the new Bing AI search and chat experience that has been rolling out to mobile users.
- Open the Bing mobile app or the Microsoft Edge mobile app.
- Tap on the Bing icon or the Copilot icon in the Edge browser to invoke a chat session.
- In the chat interface, you will see a microphone icon. Tap on this icon to activate voice search[1][3][4].
Once you have enabled the microphone, you can ask Bing any questions or provide search queries using your voice. For example, you can ask, "What is the capital of the United States?" and Bing will provide the answer in text or, if preferred, in its own voice[3][4].
Visual Search with Bing
Bing's Visual Search feature allows you to search using images instead of text, and this can be combined with voice search for a more seamless experience.
- To access Visual Search, look for the camera icon in the search box of the Bing mobile app, the Bing website, or within the Copilot pane in Microsoft Edge.
- You can upload an image, copy and paste an image URL, or use your device's camera to take a new photo[2][5].
Here are some specific ways you can use Visual Search:
Shopping Assistant
If you see a product you like, such as a pair of shoes, you can take a photo of it and upload it to Bing. Ask Bing, "What type of shoes are these and where can I buy them?" and the AI will provide the necessary information[2].
Identify Plants or Animals
Take a photo of a plant or animal, and ask Bing to identify it. For example, "What type of flower is this?" or "What breed of dog is this?" Bing will provide detailed information and additional context if requested[2].
Pinpoint a Person or Location
If you see an actor in a movie or TV show and want to know who they are, take a photo and ask Bing. Similarly, if you see a landmark or a scenic location, Bing can help you identify it and provide more details[2].
Discover Recipes
If you are at a restaurant and want to recreate a dish at home, take a photo of the dish and ask Bing for a similar recipe. This feature leverages AI to provide you with relevant cooking instructions and ingredients[2].
Combining Voice and Visual Search
While the current integration primarily focuses on using voice for text-based queries, you can still leverage voice commands to navigate and interact with the Visual Search feature.
- After uploading an image or taking a new photo, you can use voice commands to ask follow-up questions. For example, after uploading a photo of a dog, you can ask, "What breed of dog is this?" using the microphone icon in the chat interface[2][3].
By combining these features, users can enjoy a more interactive and convenient search experience, whether they are searching for information, identifying objects, or shopping online.